Ultrasounds

Ultrasounds

Ultrasounds are especially effective to take images of different organs in the abdominal cavity such as the liver, kidneys and bladder.

We arrange for a specialist veterinary ultrasonographer to come to us so we can conveniently perform your pet’s ultrasound scans with your regular vet present to immediately interpret the results.

The scan usually involves little or no sedation and takes between 30 and 60 minutes in most cases.

We also provide echocardiography – a specialised ultrasound scan of the heart.

How ultrasounds works

Ultrasound scanning is non-invasive and painless.

The procedure uses high-frequency soundwaves to produce images of structures within the body. When soundwaves are directed into the body some are absorbed by body tissues and others bounce back. The soundwaves that bounce back are measured by the ultrasound machine and transformed into an image on a screen. These images can be printed or recorded.

Extensive training is required to correctly use ultrasound equipment and to interpret images.

What happens when my pet is booked for an ultrasound scan?

For ultrasound scans, most patients are required to be at our centre for a couple of hours but we can comfortably care for them for the whole day if that is more convenient for you.

We ask that you bring in your pet unfed on the morning of admission, in case they need to be sedated. This allows us to do the best scan possible.

The area to be scanned will be shaved. During the scan a water-soluble gel is applied over the clipped area for examination and a probe is placed on the skin.

Your pet won’t feel any pain during an ultrasound examination but may experience some discomfort from pressure applied by the probe.

Sedatives are only necessary for those wriggly pets that won’t stay still or are uncomfortable.

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For After Hours Emergencies, please phone: 1300 040 400

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